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Can You Afford City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman College?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Harry S Truman College's financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $17,089 & $25,888

Worried about paying the full cost of $25,888 to attend City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman College? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Illinois, the college offers a discount of 20.2% off tuition and fees. Also, 74.4% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $5,278. Students from low-income families receive an average of $5,889 in aid during their first year.

  • Illinois Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost for Residents of Illinois (no aid)

Tuition and fees$11,520
+ Room and board$8,128
+ Other expenses$3,330
Total cost$22,978
Affordability Score (63 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Illinois (with average aid)

Total cost$22,978
- Grants and scholarships$5,278
Net price$17,700
Affordability Score (54 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Illinois

Total cost$22,978
- Grants and scholarships$5,889
Net price$17,089
Affordability Score (45 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$14,430
+ Room and board$8,128
+ Other expenses$3,330
Total cost$25,888
Affordability Score (67 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$25,888
- Grants and scholarships$5,278
Net price$20,610
Affordability Score (61 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$25,888
- Grants and scholarships$5,889
Net price$19,999
Affordability Score (52 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Harry S Truman College.

Projected Costs Between $79,996 and $180,031 For a Four Year Degree. Between $38,642 and $84,169 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman College in 2020 - 2021 was $22,978. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 9.8% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $27,677 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $36,588, for a bachelor degree candidate ($30,376 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $127,978 over the course of four years ($58,053 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $130,367 based on a yearly growth rate of 6.7%. The expected two-year cost is $60,950.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman College
  • Illinois Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost With Interest for Residents of Illinois

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*12.8%9.8%
Freshman year$18,848$22,505$27,677
Senior year$19,794$25,377$30,376
Total 2-year net price$38,642$47,882$58,053
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$14,721$18,241$22,116
Total monthly payment$445$551$668
Total amount paid$53,363$66,123$80,169
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*12.8%9.8%
Freshman year$18,848$22,505$27,677
Senior year$21,831$32,266$36,588
Total 4-year net price$81,261$108,763$127,978
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$30,957$41,435$48,755
Total monthly payment$935$1,252$1,473
Total amount paid$112,218$150,198$176,733

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*8.4%6.7%
Freshman year$19,999$24,231$29,484
Senior year$19,999$26,274$31,466
Total 2-year net price$39,998$50,505$60,950
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$15,238$19,241$23,220
Total monthly payment$460$581$701
Total amount paid$55,236$69,746$84,169
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*8.4%6.7%
Freshman year$19,999$24,231$29,484
Senior year$19,999$30,891$35,837
Total 4-year net price$79,996$109,885$130,367
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$30,476$41,862$49,665
Total monthly payment$921$1,265$1,500
Total amount paid$110,472$151,747$180,031

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman College.

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